{"id":22013,"date":"2022-03-14T13:07:22","date_gmt":"2022-03-14T13:07:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pr.asianetpakistan.com\/?p=88339"},"modified":"2022-03-14T13:07:22","modified_gmt":"2022-03-14T13:07:22","slug":"resmeds-global-sleep-surveys-reveal-whats-keeping-us-up-at-night-aim-to-bring-awareness-to-the-state-of-sleep-health-for-world-sleep-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myanmarnewswire.com\/resmeds-global-sleep-surveys-reveal-whats-keeping-us-up-at-night-aim-to-bring-awareness-to-the-state-of-sleep-health-for-world-sleep-day\/","title":{"rendered":"ResMed\u2019s Global Sleep Surveys Reveal What\u2019s Keeping Us Up at Night; Aim to Bring Awareness to the State of Sleep Health for World Sleep Day"},"content":{"rendered":"
SAN DIEGO, March 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ResMed announced today the results of its 2022 Global Sleep Surveys, in conjunction with National Sleep Awareness Week (March 13-19) and World Sleep Day (March 18). The surveys, conducted in the first quarter of the year,1<\/sup> asked nearly 25,000 respondents in 12 countries what\u2019s keeping them up at night and the results aim to build awareness of the critical role good sleep plays in physical and mental health.<\/p>\n Across most countries, a majority of respondents reported stress has had an impact on their sleep since the start of the pandemic, with a high of 64% in Brazil and a low of 35% in Germany and Japan. In the United States, 38% of respondents cited depression and anxiety as the reasons they do not sleep well at night. Beyond stress, depression, and anxiety, respondents listed family pressures, work-related concerns, and financial pressures as reasons for not sleeping well.<\/p>\n The survey also revealed how returning to the office has impacted the way people believe their sleep quality will change. Many respondents said they have slept better or longer while working remotely and believe more in-office working time will make it difficult to wake up in the morning:<\/p>\n \u201cGetting good quality sleep is a struggle for people across the globe for many different reasons,\u201d said Carlos M. Nunez, M.D., chief medical officer for ResMed. \u201cIt is clear that the pandemic has caused an increase in poor quality sleep due to stress, depression, and anxiety, but our survey found that in most countries, nearly half of respondents say they\u2019ve never sought professional medical help to improve their sleep or address underlying issues.\u201d<\/p>\n Sleep Aids and Medications<\/strong> More than half of Americans say their doctor has never proactively asked them about the quality of their sleep \u2013 and that number is even higher across the globe.<\/p>\n Snoring and Sleep Conditions<\/strong> \u201cSleep quality can be impacted by lifestyle changes and poor habits, but many people are struggling with undiagnosed conditions that may be the root cause,\u201d said Carlos M. Nunez, M.D. \u201cSleep apnea is a serious health concern, but very few people are screened for the condition which impacts more than 54 million people in the U.S.\u201d2<\/sup><\/p>\n In America, only 22% of respondents said they have been tested for sleep apnea. That percentage is even lower in other countries: 17% testing in France, 15% in Germany, 13% in the United Kingdom, and 12% in Singapore.<\/p>\n To learn more about the state of sleep health across the globe and sleep apnea, or to take a quick self-assessment for your risk of sleep apnea, visit SleepForBetterTomorrow.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n About ResMed <\/strong> 1 ResMed 2022 Global Surveys, 23,040 total participants across Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, United Kingdom, and United States, conducted from January 19 to February 18, 2022.\n
\nWhile sleep health is an important issue, many survey respondents said they\u2019re not consulting with their doctor on solutions to get a better night\u2019s sleep, but rather turning to potentially unhealthy habits such as:<\/p>\n\n
\nWhile everyone experiences a lousy night of sleep occasionally, those who experience ongoing sleep issues could be dealing with a more significant underlying health condition. Approximately 52% of Americans reported snoring or being told they snore, but only 33% are concerned about health implications tied to snoring. People may think they are sleeping soundly when in fact, they are repeatedly and unconsciously waking up throughout the night due to undiagnosed sleep apnea \u2013 of which snoring is the number one symptom.<\/p>\n
\nAt ResMed (NYSE: RMD, ASX: RMD) we pioneer innovative solutions that treat and keep people out of the hospital, empowering them to live healthier, higher-quality lives. Our digital health technologies and cloud-connected medical devices transform care for people with sleep apnea, COPD, and other chronic diseases. Our comprehensive out-of-hospital software platforms support the professionals and caregivers who help people stay healthy in the home or care setting of their choice. By enabling better care, we improve quality of life, reduce the impact of chronic disease, and lower costs for consumers and healthcare systems in more than 140 countries.\u00a0To learn more, visit ResMed.com and follow @ResMed.<\/p>\n
\n2 Benjafield AV et al. Lancet Resp Med <\/em>2019<\/p>\n